Wendell Barnhouse is a nationally-known and respected columnist who has spent over 20 years covering collegiate athletics. He has reported from 25 Final Fours and more than three dozen bowl games and has written about the Big 12 and its schools since the conference's beginning. Barnhouse will be updating the Big 12 Insider on happenings and behind-the-scenes information about the conference.

Josh Heupel and Major Applewhite met as quarterbacks in the Red River Rivalry in 1999 and 2000. Each came away with a victory. Heupel is Oklahoma’s offensive coordinator and Applewhite has the same job at Texas heading into Saturday’s rivalry renewal.

Baylor receiver Tevin Reese says averaging 70 points a game is fun, but so far the enjoyment in games only lasts for a half.

According to this post at RushTheCourt.com, combining top-flight recruiting classes with Bill Self’s coaching is a scary proposition for Kansas opponents.

Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News visited Lawrence and came away impressed with Kansas after watching the Jayhawks practice.